And Prof. Olympia Bekou kicks off the #UoN_ICL24 conference.

Today's first session exploring current and emerging issues related to international crimes, chaired by HRLC Deputy Director Mando Rachovitsa, featuring insights from Rogier Bartels, Konstantina_stavrou, Jonatan Rigo García & Sandhiya Sophie Argent. #UoN_ICL24 #IntlCrimJustice

Continuing today's exploration of international crimes in session two, focusing on apartheid, gender & terrorism. Chaired by Dr Christy Shucksmith-Wesley, featuring insights from Victor Kattan, Gerhard Kemp, Shadi Sadr, Sara Ciucci, Ligeia Quackelbeen & William Fortin #UoN_ICL24

Proud supervisor moment - watching Sara Ciucci Nottingham Law presenting on the nexus between terrorism and sexual and gender based violence #UoN_ICL24

Session three - the first of two today exploring criminal justice processes - focuses on commencement & conclusion. Chaired by Dr Jennifer Giblin from @ehu_lcp, w/ presentations from Nottingham Law's Prof. Olympia Bekou & Natalie Hodgson, & University of Galway Law's Roisin Mulgrew #UoN_ICL24 #IntlCrimJustice

Final session of Day 1, chaired by Nottingham Law's Hemi Mistry, focuses on judges and evidence in criminal justice processes w/ presentations from University of Groningen’s Marina Fortuna, Law & Social Justice & Amsterdam Law School’s Gregor Maučec, & KU Leuven’s Kyra #UoN_ICL24 #IntlCrimJustice

Thrilled to have attended Day 1! The conference covers a multitude of compelling topics, from tackling current crises, developments and blindspots to envisioning the future of ICL. Grateful for the opportunity to engage with leading experts on these crucial issues. Now to Day 2!

Day 2 of the Nottingham International Criminal Law Conference begins! Today we are joined by an exciting line-up of expert speakers who will be exploring criminal justice processes and alternatives to international criminal justice⚖️ #UoN_ICL24 #IntlCrimJustice

Our first session of the day concludes our exploration of criminal justice processes, this time with a focus on victims. Chaired by Zinhle Koza with speakers Giovanna Frisso Lincoln Law School, Annika Jones Exeter Law School, Alessandra Cuppini & Silvina Sánchez Mera #UoN_ICL24 #IntlCrimJustice

Our next session looks beyond the International Criminal Court & explores the principle of universal jurisdiction. Chaired by Prof. Olympia Bekou, with presentations from Nottingham Law School's Mark Chadwick, School of Law's Carlotta Rossato & Swansea Law's Dr Michelle Coleman - @michellecoleman.bsky.social #UoN_ICL24 #IntlCrimJustice

I was honoured to chair this panel on the importance of meaningful victim participation and inclusion of narratives in criminal justice, including the opportunities and challenges associated with AI use. A huge thank you to the organisers for trusting me with this responsibility!

Continuing our discussion of alternatives to criminal justice beyond the ICC, the final session of the conference focuses on local & hybrid approaches to justice. Chaired by Victor Kattan, with speakers Caleb Wheeler, Maddalena Cogorno, Jinu Carvajalino, & Fangyi Li #UoN_ICL24

As the inaugural Nottingham International Criminal Justice Conference comes to a close, we want to say a huge thanks to our brilliant speakers for their insightful presentations, our chairs & all attendees for the engaging and enriching discussions! #UoN_ICL24 #IntlCrimJustice

A proud moment at the Nottingham International Criminal Justice Conference - Prof. Olympia Bekou with a multi-generational group of her former PhD students! Presenters Annika Jones, Mark Chadwick & Sara Ciucci, and Chairs Hemi Mistry, Dr Jennifer Giblin & Zinhle Koza #UoN_ICL24

What a fantastic couple of days and thank you to everyone who came and shared their research, especially those who had to leave early to catch trains/planes/automobiles so missed the group photo and last round of cake!

.Advancing Child Rights Strategic Litigation is thrilled to see the #UNCRC Incorp Scotland Act commence. Huge congratulations to our advisor Bruce Adamson who played a seminal part in bringing this about. Here's our guide with Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland on #strategiclitigation incl under the new Act cypcs.org.uk/resources/chil…

It is with huge sadness that we share the news of the sudden death on Monday of our dear friend and colleague, Agnes Flues. We send our deepest sympathies to her partner and family. She is irreplaceable and we will miss her enormously. nottingham.ac.uk/hrlc/newsholdi…

Read the latest submission by HRLC, sent on behalf of the Advancing Child Rights Strategic Litigation for the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child's forthcoming general comment on children's rights to access to justice and effective remedies: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…